RN/LPN MDS Coordinator – Full-Time

CCH Healthcare; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life insurance options

Disability plan options

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN, is seeking an experienced RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to lead the MDS/RAI process and care planning. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge and accurate documentation within LTC settings.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership and an interdisciplinary team to ensure compliant assessments, timely filings, and appropriate reimbursement strategies while promoting quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Current, active Tennessee RN or LPN license.
• Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of Long-Term Care MDS Coordinator experience.
• Strong knowledge of MDS/RAI process and care planning.
• RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid reimbursement and Case-Mix preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee completion of MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes.
• Guide the interdisciplinary team through the RAI/MDS process.
• Review MDS documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee submission and validation of MDS assessments.
• Coordinate and manage the resident care planning process.
• Schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary care plan conferences.
• Ensure care plans reflect residents' current needs, goals, and services.
• Facilitate monthly QM meetings.
• Monitor quality measures and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other team members.
• Support accurate reimbursement through proper assessment, documentation, and coding.

Skills

MDS/RAI knowledge

Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement

Regulatory knowledge (federal/state)

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

RN/LPN MDS Coordinator – Full-Time

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center
415 Cole Drive, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Full-Time

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to join our team in Pigeon Forge, TN.

If you are an experienced nurse with a strong background in MDS, care planning, reimbursement, and long-term care, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career with a team that values quality care, collaboration, and professional growth.

Position Overview

The RN/LPN MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and interdisciplinary care plans.

This position works closely with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to promote accurate resident assessments, appropriate care planning, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement.

MDS Coordinator Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the completion of MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes

• Monitor and guide the interdisciplinary team throughout the RAI/MDS process

• Review MDS documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance

• Oversee the submission and transmission of MDS assessments and obtain validation of successful submissions

• Coordinate and manage the resident care planning process

• Schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary care plan conferences

• Ensure resident care plans accurately reflect each resident's current needs, goals, and services

• Facilitate monthly Quality Measure (QM) meetings

• Monitor quality measures and identify opportunities for improvement

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

• Support accurate reimbursement through proper assessment, documentation, and coding

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered Tennessee RN or LPN license

• Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program

• Current CPR certification

• Minimum of 2 years of Long-Term Care MDS Coordinator experience

• Strong knowledge and experience with the MDS/RAI process and care planning

• RAC-CT certification preferred

• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, reimbursement, and Case-Mix preferred

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of MDS, RAI, Case-Mix, Medicare reimbursement, and Medicaid reimbursement

• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing and long-term care facilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet required deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Ability to effectively collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Why Join Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center?

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy an environment that supports professional growth, teamwork, and quality resident care, along with:

• Competitive wages

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Life insurance options

• Disability plan options

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Job Type: Full-Time

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